CNN’s guide to the most important elections of 2026

This year’s midterms will serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s second term and will shape his final two years in office.

Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary

After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among ...
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Already thinking about the 2028 election? You’re not alone

About half of Americans say they’ve already given the 2028 presidential election, set to be the first race since 2016 without a sitting president vying for the nomination on either side, at least some ...
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Countries across the world have faced this polarizing debate. Now it’s America’s turn

Recent US experience offers plenty of evidence for both sides of the accountability debate. Bridgeman, for instance, argued that the Obama administration’s decision not to prosecute officials involved ...
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Democrats are making 2028 moves. Here’s what to know

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. For Democrats who are suffering during Trump 2.0, the next presidential election, ...
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Kamala Harris says she 'needed more support' from the Biden administration during her 2024 campaign

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she "needed more support" from the Biden administration during her 2024 presidential campaign. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Wednesday, host ...
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Presidential History, According to Trump

The White House unveiled plaques near the Oval Office that describe U.S. presidents with varying levels of accuracy, depending on President Trump’s opinion of them. By Chris Cameron Reporting from ...
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Presidential plaques, affordability crisis, archives of Black beauty: Catch up on the day’s stories

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Love cheese? Your brain might be a fan, too. A new study suggests that classics like cheddar, Brie and Gouda could help lower dementia risk. Still, experts caution against ...
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Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

The Democratic National Committee said Thursday that it would not release a highly anticipated “autopsy” of the 2024 election, a decision aimed at unifying the party that also sidesteps uncomfortable ...
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5 things to know for Dec. 18: Presidential address, Christmas checks, Brown University manhunt, Health care, Boat strikes

At least four people were killed in the latest US strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in international waters. US Southern Command said the vessel, operated by a “designated terrorist ...
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New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — ...
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Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...